Become A Member
As a Violence Free Colorado member you have access to a wide range of training, technical assistance, and other resources, as well as connections with your fellow members! If you have any questions about membership, please contact us at co*************@vi************.org.
New applications go to the corresponding region of existing members for a vote to approve/deny the new member application. Please provide information in your application so that existing members can understand your interest in membership and make an informed decision when voting on your application.
The voting and approval process sometimes take a couple of weeks.
About Our Membership
Membership Levels
Domestic Violence
Program
An agency or organization that...
Community
Partner
An agency or organization that...
Individual
Member
A person who...
Student
Member
A person who...
Holds a 501.c.3 designation from the IRS or is a Tribe or a Tribal Program
Is currently enrolled at an educational institution
Who wishes to be connected with those addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and/or stalking
Who wants to be connected with those addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and/or stalking
Works directly or indirectly with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and/or stalking
Provides direct crisis intervention and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and/or stalking
Whose advocates are subject to the provision of the victim advocate privilege statute CRS 13-90-107 (1)(K)
Is working to reduce domestic violence through education, public policy, or social change
Supports the vision, mission and values of the coalition
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the coalition (but doesn’t meet the qualifications of a DV Program)
Supports the mission, vision and values of the coalition
Supports the mission, vision and values of the coalition
$0.3% of annual DV program budget (capped at $1000)
$250 per year
$100 per year
$25 per year
Domestic Violence
Program
An agency or organization that...
Holds a 501.c.3 designation from the IRS or is a Tribe or a Tribal Program
Who wishes to be connected with those addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and/or stalking
Whose advocates are subject to the provision of the victim advocate privilege statute CRS 13-90-107 (1)(K)
Supports the vision, mission and values of the coalition
$0.3% of annual DV program budget (capped at $1000)
Community Partner
An agency or organization that...
Who wants to be connected with those addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and/or stalking
Is working to reduce domestic violence through education, public policy, or social change
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the coalition (but doesn’t meet the qualifications of a DV Program)
$250 per year
Individual Member
A person who...
Works directly or indirectly with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and/or stalking
Supports the mission, vision and values of the coalition
$100 per year
Student Member
A person who...
Is currently enrolled at an educational institution
Provides direct crisis intervention and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and/or stalking
Supports the vision, mission and values of the coalition
$25 per year
Member Benefits
- Unlimited access to our Online Learning Center, which provides a variety of on-demand courses on domestic violence and related issues.
- Additional training opportunities available throughout the year for all member categories.
- Specialized member outreach, providing customized training and technical assistance for staff and board. There is no cost to Domestic Violence Program members for these services. Community partners and individual members pay a reduced rate.
- Access to various Violence Free Colorado Basecamp groups (shelter directors, executive directors, etc.)
- Opportunity for networking, support, and sharing expertise with colleagues from across the state through regional meetings, regular updates, and correspondence.
- Access to Coalition Manager, our database for membership, including access to members-only training and technical assistance documents.
- DV Program members are eligible for national vision and dental plans for their employees. The Ameritas Dental Edge Plus A and B and the Ameritas Vision Plan are available through NNEDV to DV member programs of state DV coalitions.
- Input into our public policy work to improve safety and options for DV victims and survivors.